These buildings are often two or more stories designed to display and sell multiple lines of merchandise. The front elevations usually vary with the quality of the store. The higher quality department stores have large, ornate display areas and fronts while, at the average quality level, the displays are relatively smaller.
Most department stores have elevators and escalators. Floor coverings are a mixture of carpet and resilient tile, with the better qualities utilizing high-traffic type floor finishes such as terrazzo. Department stores generally have combined heating and cooling systems and good store lighting. Allowances are included for suitable office and employee areas and restroom facilities.
The following are related occupancies:
700 Mall Anchor Department Store
The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings, signs, trade fixtures and retail or food service equipment.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 13 and 43.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
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Low |
50 |
50 |
45 |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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Average |
50 |
50 |
45 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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Good |
55 |
55 |
50 |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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Excellent |
55 |
55 |
50 |
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Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Brick, concrete or metal and glass, shallow displays |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, rubber or vinyl tile, some carpet |
Adequate store lighting and restrooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Good |
Brick, concrete, or metal and glass, good display fronts |
Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile ceiling, carpet and vinyl floors |
Good lighting and outlets, tiled restrooms |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
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Excellent |
Stone, face brick, best metal and glass, fine display fronts |
Best plaster, vinyl and ornamental finishes, terrazzo, carpet |
High luminosity, many good outlets, tiled restrooms |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Brick, concrete or metal and glass, shallow displays |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, rubber or vinyl tile, some carpet |
Adequate store lighting and restrooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Good |
Brick, concrete, or metal and glass, good display fronts |
Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile ceiling, carpet and vinyl floors |
Good lighting and outlets, tiled restrooms |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
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Excellent |
Stone, face brick, best metal and glass, fine display fronts |
Best plaster, vinyl and ornamental finishes, terrazzo, carpet |
High luminosity, many good outlets, tiled restrooms |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Brick, stucco on block, concrete panels, adequate displays |
Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, some carpet, vinyl or ceramic |
Adequate lighting and restrooms, competitive fixtures |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Good |
Brick, concrete, metal panels, good display fronts |
Plaster, acoustic tile ceilings, carpet and vinyl tile |
Good lighting and outlets, good restrooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Excellent |
Stone, face brick, metal or concrete panels, good fronts |
Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile, carpet and vinyl floors |
High-intensity lighting, good quality plumbing |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |